[Python-Dev] Broken strptime in Python 2.3a1 & CVS

Kevin Jacobs jacobs@penguin.theopalgroup.com
Wed, 8 Jan 2003 19:50:01 -0500 (EST)


On Wed, 8 Jan 2003, Brett Cannon wrote:
> [Brett Cannon]
> > [Kevin Jacobs]
> > > > [Kevin Jacobs]
> <snip>
> > Does obviousness come before or
> > after following a spec?  Would setting default values within range but to
> > their minimum value (so if the month is not known, set it to 1 for Jan
> > instead of -1) solve your problem, Kevin?
> 
> Well, I answered my own questions: "spec comes first", and "setting the
> default to 0 fixes it".  If you need a quick fix, Kevin, I can personally
> send you a diff (contextual or unified, your choice =) with the change
> until this gets into CVS.
> 
> I will put a patch up on SF ASAP and email back here with the patch #.

I appreciate the effort, but please take your time.  There is no rush since
I have several viable work-arounds.  I'll also be happy to test any patches
when they're ready.

Thanks again,
-Kevin

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